MH-139

Leonardo delivers 700th helicopter from US production line

Leonardo delivers 700th helicopter from US production line

14-Dec-2023Source: Leonardo

In November, the 700th American-made helicopter was delivered from Leonardo ‘s production line in Philadelphia, representing an enormous milestone achievement in the United States that speaks to the technical maturity of its industrial operations in the U.S. The actual 700th aircraft, an AW119Kx single engine, was delivered to the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer... Read more

US Air Force adopts MH-139

US Air Force adopts MH-139

29-Sep-2023Source: US Air Force

As the U.S. Air Force transitions from the UH-1N Huey helicopter to the MH-139 Grey Wolf helicopter, squadrons from across the branch collaborate during mission, equipment and readiness training. One recent example of this collaboration was the 316th Operation Support Squadron at JBA hosting an immersion for the 908th Operations Support Squadron, stationed at Maxwell... Read more

MH-139 Grey Wolf helicopter visits Joint Base Andrews

MH-139 Grey Wolf helicopter visits Joint Base Andrews

4-Apr-2023Source: US Air Force

The MH-139 Grey Wolf helicopter arrived at JBA, March 28, 2023. It is slated to provide emergency security response for nuclear security missions within Air Force Global Strike Command and contingency response and airlift to the Air Force District of Washington. The Grey Wolf is designed to replace the aging fleet of UH-1N Iroquois currently... Read more

USAF Commences Production of Boeing/Leonardo MH-139 Grey Wolf

USAF Commences Production of Boeing/Leonardo MH-139 Grey Wolf

10-Mar-2023Source: Leonardo

On March 3, U.S. Air Force reached a positive Milestone C decision, which commences the start to low-rate initial production for the MH-139 “Grey Wolf”. Subsequently, Boeing and Leonardo have announced a contract for delivery of the first thirteen (13) aircraft. The initiation of low-rate production will yield the first operational aircraft set to replace... Read more

USAF 20th Air Force prepares for MH-139 with visit to Ireland

USAF 20th Air Force prepares for MH-139 with visit to Ireland

25-Nov-2022Source: US Air Force

The long awaited UH-1N “Huey” replacement, the MH-139A “Grey Wolf,” has experienced some schedule delays, but that has not stopped the 20th Air Force from preparing for the new aircraft. Countries from around the world fly the related AW139 in support of defense/military missions, but the first to do so was Ireland who received their... Read more

Four MH-139 Grey Wolf arrive at Malmstrom AFB

Four MH-139 Grey Wolf arrive at Malmstrom AFB

7-Nov-2022Source: NBC Montana

Four MH-139 Grey Wolf helicopters stopped at Malmstrom Air Force Base in Great Falls for the first time this week. In August of 2022, the U.S. Air Force received the first four MH-139 Grey Wolf test helicopters from Boeing. These four helicopters will permanently reside at Malmstrom AFB. See Full Story.... Read more

New MH-139 Grey Wolves will go to Joint Base Andrews

New MH-139 Grey Wolves will go to Joint Base Andrews

10-Jun-2022Source: US Air Force

The Department of the Air Force selected Joint Base Andrews, Maryland, as the fourth location to host MH-139 Grey Wolves. The 25 new helicopters will replace the base’s 21 aging UH-1N Hueys. The additional four aircraft will allow the base to execute continuation of government operations and distinguished visitor transport mission requirements without augmenting support units. In addition... Read more

SEA contracted by Leonardo for ALE-47 CMDS dispenser mounts

SEA contracted by Leonardo for ALE-47 CMDS dispenser mounts

11-Dec-2020Source: SEA

SEA is pleased to announce that we have been contracted to provide ALE-47 CMDS dispenser mounts to Leonardo for their new MH-139 helicopter project. The MH-139 is a new helicopter that is being used to replace the aging UH-1N helicopter for the United States Air Force. These parts are the primary mounting structure for the... Read more

Minot AFB Confirmed as Host of MH-139 Grey Wolf

Minot AFB Confirmed as Host of MH-139 Grey Wolf

19-Nov-2020Source: US Air Force

Senator John Hoeven announced that the U.S. Air Force has confirmed that Minot Air Force Base (MAFB) will host the MH-139 Grey Wolf with an expected delivery date in 2026. As a member of the Senate Defense Appropriations Committee, Hoeven has worked to secure funding for the Grey Wolf helicopters and a new helicopter facility... Read more

PAE wins $84M contract for MH-139 maintenance at Kirtland AFB

PAE wins $84M contract for MH-139 maintenance at Kirtland AFB

16-Nov-2020Source: PAE

PAE (NASDAQ: PAE, PAEWW), a global leader in delivering smart solutions to the U.S. government and its allies, was awarded a position on the U.S. Air Force Rotary Wing Maintenance Contract Consolidation indefinite delivery, indefinite quantity contract vehicle, which has a ceiling value of $835 million and a 10-year period of performance. The Air Force Installation... Read more

US Air Force gives Leonardo MH-139 a name – the Grey Wolf

US Air Force gives Leonardo MH-139 a name – the Grey Wolf

20-Dec-2019Source: USAF

Air Force Global Strike Command named the MH-139A helicopter “Grey Wolf” during a naming ceremony at Duke Field, Dec. 19. Gen. Timothy Ray, AFGSC commander, made the announcement, comparing it to the wild animal that bears the same name. The Grey Wolf is the first major acquisition for the command in its 10-year history. The... Read more

Boeing Awarded $376M Contract for MH-139 Acquisition

Boeing Awarded $376M Contract for MH-139 Acquisition

25-Sep-2018Source: US DoD

The Boeing Co., Ridley Park, Pennsylvania, has been awarded a $375,550,368 firm-fixed-price contract for the non-developmental item integration of four aircraft to replace the UH-1N. This is the basic award of a contract (including options) valued at approximately $2,380,000,000, which will provide for the acquisition and sustainment of up to 84 MH-139 helicopters, training devices,... Read more

US Air Force selects the MH-139 based on Leonardo AW139

US Air Force selects the MH-139 based on Leonardo AW139

25-Sep-2018Source: Leonardo

The United States Air Force (USAF) selected the MH-139, based on the Leonardo AW139 and offered by Boeing as prime contractor, to replace its fleet of UH-1N “Huey” helicopters. The programme awarded today is valued at $2.4 billion for up to 84 helicopters, training devices and associated support equipment. With initial operational capability expected by... Read more

Boeing MH-139 to Replace US Air Force UH-1N Huey Fleet

Boeing MH-139 to Replace US Air Force UH-1N Huey Fleet

25-Sep-2018Source: Boeing

Boeing [NYSE: BA] will provide its MH-139 helicopter and related support to the U.S. Air Force to replace the more than 40-year-old UH-1N “Huey” helicopters used to protect America’s intercontinental ballistic missile bases. The program awarded today is valued at $2.4 billion for up to 84 helicopters, training devices and associated support equipment. “We’re grateful... Read more

Bell fails to bid in UH-1N replacement program

Bell fails to bid in UH-1N replacement program

26-Sep-2017Source: HeliHub.com

Proposals for a replacement helicopter for the Air Force UH-1N Huey were due September 14. Bell decided that due to their current work load, they would not to submit a proposal. Boeing-Leonardo submitted their MH-139 and Lockheed submitted their Black Hawk, reports National Defense.... Read more

Boeing expect US Army to save $1 Billion by picking MH-139

Boeing expect US Army to save $1 Billion by picking MH-139

20-Sep-2017Source: Boeing

The Boeing [NYSE:BA] proposal for its MH-139 helicopter to replace the U.S. Air Force’s aging Huey fleet could save more than $1 billion in acquisition costs and lifecycle expenses. The company today submitted its bid for the Air Force to buy up to 84 MH-139s to protect the country’s intercontinental ballistic missiles and meet certain... Read more

Boeing takes MH-139 on tour

Boeing takes MH-139 on tour

31-Jul-2017Source: HeliHub.com

Boeing’s new MH-139 helicopter arrived in Cheyenne on Tuesday last week and was on display at the Wyoming National Guard Open House by Wednesday. The aircraft was designed to enter into the competition to replace the U.S Air Force’s UH-1N Huey fleet, which was been in service since the 70s. The U.S. Air Force UH-1N... Read more

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